Strawberries are Awesome!

Strawberries are very healthy, containing many antioxidants and vitamins. They're also low in calories, containing only about 32 calories per half a cup.

The Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) originated in Europe in the 18th century. It is a hybrid of two wild strawberry species form North America and Chile. Strawberries are bright red, juicy and sweet. They're an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and also contain decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) ans potassium. Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health, help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and blood sugar control. Usually consumed raw and fresh, these berries can also be used in a variety of jams, jellies and desserts. which can help reduce inflammation and oxidatuev stress.

Nutrition facts

Strawberries mainly consist of wtare (91%) and carbohydrates (7.7%). They contain only minor amounts of fats (0.3%) ans protein (0.7%).
The nutrients in 100 grams of raw strawberries are:

Water: 91%
Calories: 32
Carbs: 7.7 grams
Sugar: 4.9 grams
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 0.7 grams
Fat: 0.3 grams

Vitamins and Minerals

The most abundant vitamins and minerals in strawberries are:

Vitamin C - Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for immune and skin health.
Manganese - Frequently found in high amounts in whole garins, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegatables. This trace mineral is important for many processes in our bodies.
Folate - (vitamin B9) one of the B vitamins, folate is important for normal tissue growth and cell function.
Potassium - this mineral is involved in many essentail body functions, such as regulating blood pressure.

To a lesser extent, strawberriesalso provide iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamins B6, K, and E.

Health benefits of Strawberries

Eating Strawberries is associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases.
Strwaberries may provide benefits for heart health, lower blood sugar levels and help prevent cancer.

Heart health

Heart disease is the most common cause of death worldwide.
Studeis have found a relationship between berries - or berry anthocyanis - and improved heart health.
Large abservational studies in thousands of people link berry consumption to lower risk of heart-related deaths.
Accordibg to a study in middle-aged people with well-established risk factors for heart disease, berries may improve HDL (good) cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood platelets function.
Strawberries may also:

Improve blood antioxidant status
Decreases oxidative stress
Reduce inflammation
Improve vascular function
Improve your blood lipid profile
Reduce the harmful oxidative of LDL (bad) cholesterol

The effects pf freeze-dried strawberry supplements on type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome have been studied intensely - mainly in overweight or obese individuals.
After 4-12 weeks of supplementing, participants experienced a significant decrease in several major risk factors, including LDL (bad) cholesterol, inflammatory markers, and oxidized LDL particles.